Chapter
The Societal Stigma of Women and Sex in Pharmaceutical Development
50:16 - 55:29 (05:13)
A discovery for a female sexual dysfunction drug was put on the shelf, not because of the lack of scientific understanding, but due to the societal narrative around women and sex. Developing a medication for an issue like diabetes would not have met the same stigma.
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The societal understanding of women and sex can influence the availability of medication for female sexual desire, despite advancements in scientific understanding.
50:16 - 52:14 (01:57)
Summary
The societal understanding of women and sex can influence the availability of medication for female sexual desire, despite advancements in scientific understanding. This can be seen in the case of a company who initially developed a drug, but later abandoned it due to societal pressures.
ChapterThe Societal Stigma of Women and Sex in Pharmaceutical Development
Episode#314: Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) — How to Sell Your Company For One Billion Dollars
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Cindy Whitehead, the founder of the “female Viagra” drug, talks about her passion to provide women with medical treatment they deserve and her definition of success in the pharmaceutical industry.
52:14 - 54:00 (01:46)
Summary
Cindy Whitehead, the founder of the “female Viagra” drug, talks about her passion to provide women with medical treatment they deserve and her definition of success in the pharmaceutical industry.
ChapterThe Societal Stigma of Women and Sex in Pharmaceutical Development
Episode#314: Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) — How to Sell Your Company For One Billion Dollars
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The traditional pharma licensing deals involve buying a discovery for a hefty upfront that anticipates peak sales and is an advance for royalties.
54:00 - 55:29 (01:29)
Summary
The traditional pharma licensing deals involve buying a discovery for a hefty upfront that anticipates peak sales and is an advance for royalties. However, the licensing deals at this company were different, and they didn't have to resort to auctioning off their discoveries.